My latest novel in progress is called The Burrymen War. It’s a tale of violence, bigotry and sectarianism in small-town Scotland. I’ve now reached the halfway point in the manuscript, so it may not be too long before the finished product is available.While you’re waiting, here’s an opportunity to read an excerpt from the novel recently published on McStorytellers, the website dedicated to showcasing the work of Scots-connected short story writers.Click on The Message, if you dare. Meet Bluto. Ask him nicely how he’s hingin’. Then duck!